7.5 Interlude (1)
Liyue Port, the best trading port on the Tivat continent, boasts an enormous cargo volume. In just one day, ships from all over the Tivat continent loaded and transported countless cargoes, enriching Liyue Port with the comings and goings in the process.
Real estate in cities with such developed trade boasts enormous value. Moreover, Liyue Port was also the capital of Liyue, the administrative center where the Seven Saints of Liyue decided on important matters of the country, and the religious center where the King of Darkness descended in person.
Therefore, living in Liyue Port itself was considered a symbol of the middle class. Although the poor, including dock workers, also lived on the outskirts of Liyue Port, they needed considerable wealth to live in the bustling city center inside Liyue Port.
The highest place among Liyue Ports, Yugyeongdae, where the Emperor of Darkness descends and the Seven Saints of Liyue handle major and small affairs of the country, was one of the places where the most senior people resided. Important information was always exchanged at Okjingdae, where Liyue’s seven stars, as well as Liyue’s prominent families and merchants, paid a large sum of money to live there.
Rumors that may seem trivial, but may decide the future of Liyue. Most of such rumors came from Liyue Chilseong and Yuehaejeong, who assisted them, and for that reason, Liyue’s great-grandsons wanted to remain in Yugyeongdae no matter how much they paid.
In Okgyeongdae, where the world’s most precious stories come and go, the subject of the hottest rumor going around there recently was the general secretary of Wolhaejeong. With the birth of Li Wol, she took charge of Wolhaejeong, and was a half-human, half-seon woman who had been acting as the shadow of Chilseong.
There had been rumors for a long time that she, who had maintained her integrity and beliefs for thousands of years, had become strange, but there was a slight difference in temperature from the recent rumors about her.
If the rumors that were circulating before contained a gloomy outlook, such as ‘even Gamwoo has changed’, the rumors that are circulating these days are really just rumors based on interest.
The center of such rumors, Wolhaejeong Pavilion. Even today, whispering sounds could be heard there. Most of the whispers were directed at Gamwoo, but Gamwoo, who occupied the deepest part of Wolhaejeong’s secretariat, couldn’t even pay attention to that.
As she was organizing her documents, she was dazed for a moment. She then got lost in her thoughts, as if she was recalling some memory, and then she let out a sorrowful sigh.
I didn’t know how many times it happened. This was so different from Gamwoo, who had been boasting of perfect work performance, that opinions at Wolhaejeong were divided over this.
There are widespread rumors that she submitted a letter of resignation, so she may be doing this because she is distraught. This was a hypothesis developed by Soso of the Liyue General Affairs Department. No matter how much I tried, there was no way I wouldn’t have some regrets about leaving a job I had worked in for thousands of years and returning to my natural state. So, this was considered one of the most influential hypotheses among Wolhaejeong circles.
Otherwise, the stress caused by the return of each office with which they were not on good terms may have been the cause. This was a hypothesis advocated by Baekhyo and Baekmun, the secretaries of Wolhaejeong, and in fact, these two were also the parties who witnessed the previous fight between Gakcheong and Gamwoo at Okgyeongdae. According to them, the atmosphere at that time was very harsh, and it was assumed that Gamwoo would also be distraught as the various offices that had been fighting had returned.
There were many other speculations, but no one gave a clear answer. Since this was a matter of Gamwoo’s state of mind, speculation had no choice but to remain just a guess unless it was asked by Gamwoo himself. So the rumor was just spinning around in vain.
But leaving her curiosity as curiosity was a waste of the name of the people of Liyue, who are famous for their remoteness. So Hye-sim, Wolhae-jeong’s secretary, was watching Gam-woo’s thoughts especially today. She was the only key to solving this mystery, carefully selected by Wol Hae-jeong.
Hye-sim’s father was Cheon Chu-seong, who had a long relationship with Gam-u, so she also often bumped into Gam-u. Of course, she did not have a deep relationship with Gam-woo, but the only person in Wol Hae-jeong who could be said to be close to Gam-woo, who always kept his distance from people, was Hye-sim.
Hye-sim, who had been watching Gam-woo for a while, slowly stood up. And as if nothing had happened, she approached Gamwoo and handed out the information she had organized.
“Senior Kamwoo, I have prepared materials for tomorrow’s meeting.”
At those words, Kamu seemed to have finally come to his senses and let out an exclamation of “Ah.” Letting out her sorrowful sigh, she accepted the document handed to her by Hye-sim with a slightly embarrassed expression. And she spoke in a soft voice as always.
“…… Thank you. I will review it and let you know if there are any changes that need to be made.”
Gam-woo’s eyes quickly scanned the documents Hye-sim brought. As a capable administrator, she was handing over the documents Hye-sim brought without the slightest hesitation. Although it was a short period of time, no one doubted that Gamwoo was carefully reviewing her documents. Gamwoo’s purple eyes were piercing various parts of the document with a cool glow.
But that was only for a moment. Gamwoo made a blank expression again, put down the document he was reviewing, and sighed. Her face looked a little hazy as she remembered something. At that time, Hye-sim, who had been watching her, carefully opened her mouth.
“…… “Um, Senpai Gamwoo?”
Gam-woo’s blank gaze, who was swimming somewhere in the past, turned towards Hye-sim. Hye-sim clenched her fists as if to strengthen her resolve and swallowed her dry saliva. Even though she was the daughter of Cheon Chu-seong, it took courage for her to ask about the inner workings of a big man who was the general secretary of Wolhae-jeong.
Hye-sim opened her mouth carefully, watching Gam-woo’s thoughts. She seemed a little nervous, her voice strained.
“Well, so…” “Is something going on these days?”
Gam-woo just stared blankly at Hye-sim without saying anything. Her head was slightly tilted, as if he didn’t understand the intent of her question. So Hye-sim gathered her courage and asked again.
“I might be mistaken, but… I heard you often stay blank these days…….”
Hearing those words, Kamu seemed surprised and opened his eyes round, making a sound like “Ah.” Soon she lowered her gaze as if she was embarrassed and apologized.
“Well, did it really stand out like that…? Sorry, I’ve been a little weird lately…….”
“…… “Is that strange?”
It was a topic she wanted to ask about so much. When Gam-woo gave a clue, Hye-sim immediately asked again. Kamu looked a little embarrassed at that question, but soon sighed.
She opened her mouth as if she was a little embarrassed, and as if she didn’t know why.
“Well, I feel like my heart has been acting strange a while ago.”
Hye-sim took a deep breath at the unexpected answer. Does something wrong with my heart mean it hurts? If so, this was a major incident. Everyone knew that heart-related diseases were directly linked to life, even if they were minor diseases. Hyesim hurriedly opened her mouth.
“The heart? Senior Gamwoo, where are you hurting?”
“Oh, it’s not that serious…” Only… ….”
Then, Gam-u groaned again as if his chest felt strange and put his hand on his chest to catch his breath. Then she soon let out a single word with her sorrowful sigh.
“…… “When she keeps thinking about someone, her heart beats.”
At that moment, Wolhaejeong, which was moving busily, stopped. She was in the middle of eavesdropping on the conversation between Gam-woo and Hye-sim, even though everyone else was pretending not to. Normally, I would have had to pretend to be working so as not to give the impression that I was eavesdropping, but what Gamwoo said was enough to dispel even those thoughts.
It was Gamwoo who was confused. Gamwoo must have felt that the atmosphere around him had changed, and he moved his gaze here and there, giving an incomprehensible look. Hye-sim, whose hair had turned white from shock until then, managed to come to her senses and carefully asked again.
“Well, the reason I go blank for a moment is because I think of that person…… ?”
“Yes, it’s strange…… ? “That person keeps coming into my head, and my heart feels heavy about him.”
“If I’m around that person, I feel embarrassed and tickled…” … ?”
“Yes, that’s right…” … ! Is it a famous disease? This is my first time in my life…….”
Seeing her teacher looking at her with surprised eyes, as if wondering how she knew so well, Hye-sim was at a loss for words. She glanced at the other colleagues at Wolhaejeong, looking a little hesitant. She meant what should I do?
The secretaries of Wolhaejeong had very interesting faces. It was worth it. It’s a love story that hasn’t happened in thousands of years. There hasn’t been much interesting news like this in Wolhaejeong, where taxes and expenses are always discussed.
In the end, Hyesim let out her sigh. It was Kim who had just started. She opened her mouth with the intention of seeing the end.
“Uh, Senpai Gamwoo? “It’s not a disease.”
Gam-u tilted his head at those words. If it’s not a disease, then how should I describe these symptoms, which I’m experiencing for the first time in thousands of years?
Hessim hesitated once again, leaving her innocent face behind. Is it really okay for others to push her back? Shouldn’t she be able to let herself be aware of her feelings?
However, there was a possibility that Gamwoo, who had a secretly foolish temperament, would not be able to recognize his feelings even if his whole life went by. In her own way, since he was her senior whom she had followed since her childhood, Hye-sim said with her heart that she wished Gam-woo did not regret it.
“Hey, Senior Kamwoo…” That is ‘love.'”
Gamwoo’s expression turned dumb at those words. She must have not understood what he meant, so she tilted her head for a moment, closed her eyes, and fell into deep thought, then straightened up in surprise.
She was so surprised that she covered her mouth with her hand to suppress the scream that threatened to escape her at any moment. She stuttered in her panicked voice.
“Love, love, love, love? Ha, but… How could I…….”
Gam-woo tried to throw away her hand as if she couldn’t possibly do that, but Hye-sim didn’t let this go. She nodded her head heavily and spoke with confidence.
“Yes, it is love. Senior Kamwoo. “I’m sure.”
Gam-woo tried to deny it, but Hye-sim’s strong confidence in her eyes silenced her. Then, as if trying to think of something, she closed her eyes and began to think desperately.
However, the conclusion was not different. Having no choice but to acknowledge reality, Gamwoo’s body collapsed helplessly. She was dumbfounded, and muttered as if she was making no sense.
“…… But, that person already has someone he likes.”
The second bombshell, now even silence was forgotten and the secretaries of Wolhaejeong began to whisper. It’s surprising that Gam-woo fell in love, even though the person he fell in love with already had someone in love with him. Several secretaries with great imaginations were already looking at Gam-woo with their pitiful eyes, as if they were spectators watching the tragic heroine.
Hye-sim also became dazed again, but she soon regained her senses by chewing her lip. Now that she was like this, she decided to support her romantic relationship with her senior, whom she respected.
“Are those two lovers?”
“No, it didn’t seem like that, but… ….”
“Then there is still a chance!”
However, Gam-woo still seemed depressed despite Hye-sim’s support. She leaned on her desk and let out an agonized sigh.
“Ha, but then…” ….”
“Senior Kamwoo, then is it okay for you to lose that person like this?”
That was what he said. Just one question.
Hye-sim said these words casually, but Gam-woo’s body immediately stopped after hearing those words. She was still looking down, so Hye-sim couldn’t even see her expression. But one thing that was certain was that Gam-woo was responding to what Hye-sim said.
As if encouraged by that fact, Hye-sim persuaded Gam-woo with a more confident voice. Her words continued.
“Dating is complicated, and once you decide on a partner, you often have to stay away from other people of the opposite s*x. In particular, senior Kamwoo is pretty, so his girlfriend must be very wary, right? So, if she continues like this, there is a possibility that she won’t be able to meet that person in the future…….”
“…… Never.”
The moment that voice rang out, Heshim felt a cool touch. As the chill passed through her heart, Hye-sim closed her mouth, feeling like she was suffocating and suffocating.
In no time, Gamwoo’s purple eyes had sunken coldly. The sound of her voice was colder than the cold wave coming down from the snowy mountain. Gamwoo gritted his teeth and said, “Okay.”
“Absolutely not.”
With those words, Gamwoo regained his collapsed posture. And then she gasped, caught her breath, and sat back down, holding her papers in her hands. She meant to return to work. Nevertheless, Hye-sim felt like she was nailed to the spot and could not leave.
What did you feel just now? It felt as if a blade made of ice was aimed at her neck. And she saw Gamwoo’s cold expression for a moment.
However, Gamwoo’s appearance, which was so cruel, had already disappeared everywhere. She smiled brightly, as always.
“Thank you for your advice, I will definitely keep this in mind.”
Hye-sim broke into a cold sweat. Something seemed wrong with her. She clearly meant it with good intentions. I said so. Gamwoo’s face, whose smile had disappeared before he knew it, was so cold.
“…… “If you don’t want to be taken away, you shouldn’t choose any means or methods.”
Hye-sim turned around without saying anything. Perhaps, she was mistaken. She thought so.
While everyone was back to work, Gamwoo put his thumbnail to his lips. A small, crackling sound rang out without anyone noticing.
It will never be taken away again. Such thoughts were once again causing scratches on Gamwoo’s body.
It was a wound of love. At least Gamwoo thought so. The more I think about Si-woo, the more I get scratched.
**
Although Eung-gwang was defeated, the ‘Joint of the Three Kingdoms’ was maintained. This was because the purpose of the alliance had not yet been achieved. For me, I had already achieved my goal, but there was still a lot of work left for Biunsanghoe and Wooindan.
Eng Guang’s defeat plunged Liyue Sanggye into a crucible of fear. Even that response was read as a declaration of defeat that Liyue Sanggye could no longer be protected from foreign capital. Moreover, Eung-gwang had to repay the 900 million mora to me in two installments.
Even 500 million won was cash that Eung-gwang had squeezed out. Eungkwang’s cash dried up immediately, and Eunggwang no longer had any way to protect the remaining fields except for its main businesses, minerals and shipping. Of course, as he was an outstanding merchant, he was doing better than expected, but that was also his limit.
This was because the small and medium-sized businesses that were paying attention turned to the side of Biun Sanghoe. This was because they judged that the Biun Sanghoe, which was rooted in Liwol, would treat them most moderately, rather than the Siwoo Sangdan or the Wooin Dan. And this was true to some extent.
Biun Trading Association seemed to be planning to use this opportunity to secure influence over the Liyue commercial world. Up until now, the upper class of Eungwang had an overwhelming advantage, but now the trend had shifted to the alliance of the three kingdoms. The Biun Chamber of Commerce was increasing its influence by holding talks with small and medium-sized businesses every day.
Of course, Eung-gwang had two main businesses left. The shipping and mineral industries were the symbolic businesses of Liyue, and at the same time, they were businesses that generated enormous profits. Right now, it’s just a crisis due to the two negative factors of Inazuma’s blockade and the closure of the Layered Rock Fire, but it was clear that if the two situations were resolved, Eungwang would also have a chance to make a comeback.
But that is only when the two negative factors are resolved. It was unreasonable for Eunggwang’s upper management, which was immediately running out of cash and had to squeeze out another 450 million Mora to repay the amount to my upper level, to immediately launch a counterattack.
Eunggwang’s merchant group, which was caught in the crossfire of Biun Merchant Association, Siwoo Merchant Association, and Bukkuk Bank, had no choice but to gradually announce withdrawal from many businesses. It might have been a pain in the ass for Eung-gwang, but it wasn’t really anything I cared about. Since he was left with a chance to make a comeback, the mercy he would show to his opponent in a life-or-death match was already ample and overflowing.
What was unexpected, however, was Haengchu’s actions. At first, Haengchu showed resistance to the Wooindan, but after the Three Kingdoms Partnership was concluded, he began to use the existence of the Wooindan better than expected. One day, when I asked him about him, Haengchu smiled and said,
“Worrying is useful only before you hold the sword, and after you hold the sword, you only need to think about one thing. How can I defeat my opponent efficiently… “Isn’t that right?”
Eunggwang was not an easy opponent, but Haengchu also had an equally extraordinary side. Still, it must have taken quite a bit of courage to take advantage of an uncontrollable group like the Wooindan. But Haengchu also probably had his own thoughts, so I decided to do it.
Now all that’s left is to enjoy the victory. I met Palm Seed and Tartaglia again and had a drink. After a long time, with the permission of Master Myo and Hyangneung, we rented out Manmindang, which was closed for business, and had a drink there.
Master Myo and Hyangneung must have been happy with my victory, so they decided to provide today’s snacks for free. In fact, even if it was offered for free, I was going to force myself to pay for it and leave, but it was still worth it to have someone rejoice with my victory.
As always, the atmosphere of the drinking party was loud yet friendly. After a few drinks were exchanged, Tartaglia asked me.
“So, have you reconciled with that ‘Gamwoo sister’?”
At those words, I nodded with a refreshed face after a long time. As a snack, I picked up a plump fish fillet and put it in my mouth. It tasted great no matter when I ate it.
I lifted my glass and opened my mouth. The voice sounded a little proud.
“Then, what a good person our sister Gamwoo is. “I solved it right away that night.”
It was the palm seed, not Tartaglia, that smiled at my answer. He closed his eyes and nodded quietly. There was both pride and bitterness in his voice.
“Yes, I’m glad you two reconciled. “At first, I wondered what would happen, but somehow it seems to have worked out in the end.”
No matter how much Mr. Jongryeo seemed to be detached from worldly matters, he seemed to be worried that Li Yue would end up in a mess. Because Jongryeo’s voice conveyed a deep sense of relief.
I spoke in a shameless voice, as if comforting him. My lips drew a confident line.
“Mr. Jongryeo, don’t you trust me too much? “Didn’t I say I had thoughts on everything?”
“hehehe… Right. I guess I didn’t trust you too much. I doubt it gets better as you get older. “You young man, understand.”
Palm responded to my words with a small smile, but the content was somehow the tone of a wise old man soothing a hot-blooded young man, so I looked at Tartaglia.
Tartaglia must have felt the same way, so she just shrugged her shoulders. The meaning was roughly as follows.
‘Jongryeo doesn’t do something like that for just a day or two, right?’
It was as he said, so I had no choice but to nod. Tar Taglia seemed to want to change the topic at this point, so she suddenly brought up a rumor.
“Now that I think about it, Siu… “I heard an interesting rumor.”
The gaze of Mr. Palm and I, who were sipping drinks, turned simultaneously to Tartaglia. As soon as our eyes met, Tartaglia smiled meaningfully.
“I heard that the reason Ok Seong-gyeong and Wolhaejeong’s general secretary fought was because of you?”
I burst out laughing at that. And then he nodded and shook his head. I had no idea where this rumor had come from.
Although the two people had a good atmosphere, it was only a good atmosphere. Of course, this could develop into a relationship between a man and a woman. Because there seemed to be that much interest in it.
However, there was no decisive moment yet. Even if there were just three women, it would be difficult, but if there were more than that, it would be difficult.
Right now, we were having a hard time with the Lumine issue. After teasing her for a while, I quickly responded by clicking her tongue.
“It’s a rumor, it’s a rumor. Let’s just say it’s a good vibe with those two… But does that mean Sister Kamu is the kind of person who will fight so fiercely? “Each office has a clear distinction between public and private affairs, and it’s all nonsense.”
Mr. Palm and Tartaglia looked a little strange when they heard what I said, but I didn’t pay any attention to them. Rather, what I was curious about was somewhere else.
“…… Come to think of it, Mr. Palm. “I heard you’re preparing for a ‘sending ceremony’ these days?”
Mr. Palm nodded obediently. He quietly drank the remaining alcohol in his glass and then set it down on the table with a thud. Then he picked up the bottle and poured it into a glass. It was a dignified posture that did not violate etiquette at any time.
“Well, I guess you heard it too… I am very grateful to your colleagues. “She was a good woman.”
At the same time, Mr. Jongryeo lifted a glass filled with alcohol. He meant to make a toast. I picked up the glass and drank it with a wink. Mr. Palm also emptied his glass and smiled awkwardly, as if he was a little embarrassed.
“However, sometimes I wonder if you might be jealous of the relationship between you and me… ….”
“Ah, that. He said the same thing to me too. hahahaha… “He was so harsh.”
As Mr. Palm’s words were followed by Tartaglia’s experience, I had no choice but to keep my mouth shut. Even though Lumine tends to be jealous, I never thought she would reveal her jealousy to her same-s*x friends.
Her head was already aching, wondering how Rumi would react when she saw Sister Kamu or Gakcheong. However, I couldn’t just watch her image of Lumine get ruined like this, so I made up a lame excuse.
“…… “That’s what’s cute, right?”
The two looked like they couldn’t stop me, but I immediately raised my glass and crushed their dissatisfaction. The drinking continued, and I hoped that this peaceful time would continue. But I knew deep down that that couldn’t be possible.
“…… Come to think of it, Tartaglia. “I keep hearing that the Wooin Dan is doing something suspicious these days?”
The question I asked right before I got drunk. Tartaglia smiled delicately at those words.
“Well? “I just always do what I have to do.”
Wooindan and Seonin, two problems were messing with my head. The ancestors have not yet arrived in Liyue.
**
The return to politics of each office was truly close to a golden return. Until then, each office had been politically isolated, but her charges were cleared and she even received an apology from General Secretary Cheon Kwon-seong and Wolhae-jeong. In effect, it was a declaration of surrender, and above all, each government had strong allies.
Siwoo Trading Company can have a huge influence on the Liyue commercial world. It was foreign capital that could swallow up Liyue at any time, but on the other hand, only Gakcheong could control that monster. It was a natural process for the power structure of Liyue politics to be reorganized around each office.
Even those who had previously looked down on her, thinking she was a loner, were now paying close attention to each office. Cheon Kwon-seong would take care of herself for a while, and Liyue Chil-seong, who had been watching Ok Sheng-seong’s detention, also owed her a debt of heart.
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A truly spectacular return. The first step toward creating the Liwol that each office dreamed of.
So each office had to be in a good mood. It had to be fun and satisfying. But why, why? Gakcheong couldn’t tell why his heart was so cold.
As usual, each office looked at the documents and then sighed in frustration. It’s happened again. Yes, it was natural that I had to work. Because he was a prisoner among the Seven Stars of Liyue. Rather, she loved her work.
She had no doubt that the more she did, the more she would like Li Yue. But she couldn’t figure out why she was so irritated these days.
No, actually, I had a guess in my mind. The cause was very clear.
It’s been a while since I haven’t seen Siwoo. When he was in detention, Si-woo visited him every day and talked to him, but since Ok-seong was so busy with work, it had been a long time since he had seen him. Although it only lasted a few days, it was enough to sharpen the nerves of each office.
There was one more thing that got on her nerves. She said, and a woman entered her office with a knock on the door.
She was a beauty with blue hair and mysterious purple eyes. As soon as she entered, she politely greeted each office. Gakcheong looked at her with her annoyed gaze.
Wolhaejeong’s general secretary, Gamwoo. Each office also heard the news and knew about it. You said you recently reconciled with Si-woo, but you’re so shameless. Gakcheong chewed his lips in exasperation. Each office did not know what was in their mind.
With that in mind, the attitude of each office was also not good. She asked in a cold voice.
“…… “Why did you come?”
“I think I need to apologize.”
At those words, each office snorted. ‘Apology’? The time for doing that has long since passed. Gakcheong and Gamwoo had already crossed the river.
Each office spoke mockingly. It was a natural reaction for her.
“Apology? “I really don’t want to receive an apology that isn’t sincere.”
“…… “I don’t know if you believe it, but I’m serious.”
And before the mockery from each office could continue, Gamwoo bowed his head deeply. The attitude was quite serious, and each office looked annoyed, but did not reprimand Gamwoo further. She was just looking at Gam-woo with an expression on her face that said, “Let’s take a look.”
“I am deeply reflecting on detaining my superior, Mr. Okhyeong, due to my poor judgment… “I don’t know if you’ll be satisfied, but I’m planning to step down from my position as Wolhaejeong’s general secretary.”
“…… “Are you going to take responsibility?”
“Yes, because now there is no place for me in Liyue, which people like Ok-hyung dream of.”
Each office looked worried for a moment. She crossed her arms, closed her eyes, and let out an exasperated groan. And she finally sighed.
It was a disapproving face, but the various offices were still Li Yue’s leadership. There was no way he wouldn’t have known what impact Gam-woo’s departure would have in a situation like this.
“…… Are you going to threaten me now? “You don’t know what Li Yue will look like if you leave now, right?”
“Please rest assured that we will fulfill our responsibility in this regard until the end. “I plan to step down as soon as the situation is resolved.”
Gamwoo’s answer was flowing and fluid, as if he had prepared it in advance. At this point, even each office could not doubt its true intentions. In the end, Gakcheong groaned, then let out a deep sigh.
It was not a sigh of frustration, but a sigh of giving up. She said in a reluctant voice.
“…… First of all, out of courtesy, I will dissuade you. “Because I recognize your abilities.”
But there was no answer from Gamwoo. It just lowered her head even deeper. Realizing that her will had been decided, the government did not dissuade her any further.
My mind just got more complicated. What should we do with Wolhaejeong after Gam-woo leaves? In order to replace that administrative power, it seemed that Liyue Chilseong would have to suffer for a while. However, the King of Darkness was dead, and therefore the contract binding Kamu was also terminated, so there was no means for Chilseong to bind Kamu.
Gakcheong shook her head. It was a problem that no matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t find an answer. Feeling that she needed time to gather her thoughts, she issued an order to congratulate the guests.
“I understand what you mean, so get out now…” ….”
“And there’s one more thing I have to apologize for.”
Before each office finished speaking, Gamwoo’s voice suddenly rang out. Meanwhile, Gam-woo slowly began to straighten her bent back. Kamwoo’s purple eyes returned to their upright posture, and the depth of them was unknown, making it impossible to read her emotions.
As each of her eyes turned to her, Gamwoo smiled brightly.
“I think I’ve come to like Siwoo’s younger brother.”
It was a sudden declaration. Gakcheong couldn’t understand those words for a moment, so she slightly narrowed her eyes. Meanwhile, Gamwoo continued speaking.
“…… In the future, we will meet in person. Well then, I hope you find peace.”
It was a declaration of war, those four letters that passed through the minds of each office. And towards Gamwoo, who was about to leave Ok Hyeongseong’s office with a greeting, each office raised her body and shouted.
“…… Wait!”
And then Gakcheong walked toward Gamwoo, who had stopped, gritting his teeth. Her angry steps stopped right in front of Gam-woo.
Gakcheong and Gamwoo’s gazes overlapped again. Gamwoo still had an expressionless face, so Gakcheong couldn’t help but cry at his shamelessness.
How, you? The questions that were cut down like that were thrown out with a feeling of anger.
“Now, are you kidding me…… ? “After what you did to me and Si-woo, you would so shamelessly shove it in her face?”
“Yes, that’s what I plan to do.”
At that answer, a flame burned in Gakcheong’s eyes. Her fierce feelings of denial, just before she chewed her lips and spat out her words again, Gamwoo added her words in a nonchalant voice.
“…… It can not? “To be shameless, even Ok-hyung is not easy.”
“What do you mean…… !”
“Wanted order.”
With that one word, each office stopped talking. She took a moment to catch her breath, then looked at her friend with hostile eyes. Gamwoo spoke in a soft voice.
“If we talk about sin, we are both sinners, right? But just… ….”
Gamwoo slightly bent his upper body and whispered in Gakcheong’s ear. It was a polite tone, but it was very clear that it was a mockery.
“…… “You must be lonely because Si-woo’s younger brother doesn’t come visit you anymore.”
Because those words pierced deep into each person’s heart. While each office was speechless, Gamwoo nodded again and left the office. Gakcheong wanted to say something more, but Gamwoo had already left.
I was so angry about that. I don’t have a single word to say to Gam-woo.
Gakcheong trembled, and then she took rough steps and sat down in her place. And she thought.
Okay, let’s think calmly. My goal is to create a Liyue for humans. Gam-woo, who had been an obstacle, has now lost his official title, and his political influence has increased. I won. Yes, I won.
“Guk,” Gakcheong’s hands clenched into fists. The corners of her eyes fluttered, and she finally seemed to be unable to bear it anymore and each office roughly swept away the documents she was looking at. Then he raised his body and began to take one step at a time. Idling was repeated, going back and forth from end to end of the office.
I am nervous and anxious. Unknown emotions were running through the sharp brain of each person. At this moment, Gakcheong was nothing more than a fool desperate for love. Her reason and intelligence were melting away in her seething jealousy.
He cracked and bit his thumb nail. No, it can’t be like this.
This is a first for me too. And it’s unique to me too. But you want to take it away? No one else, you?
With a thud, the steps of each office stopped. She bit her nails and muttered in a sad voice.
“…… “Absolutely not.”
Not as much as you, never. A fierce heat was burning in the eyes of each person.
The name of the emotion that Gakcheong felt for the first time in her life was ‘jealousy.’